Catrake Force

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Catrake Force
Yorkshire
EastGillForceUpper.jpg
Catrake Force
Fall: 30 ft
Type: Step
Co-ordinates: 54°24’4"N, 2°10’0"W

Catrake Force is a waterfall on the River Swale in Yorkshire, a river with several beauteous falls such as this.

The Swale here falls 30 feet, in a series of four steps, each its own small waterfall and each with a very different character. The largest single drop is about 20 feet.[1]

The waterfall is not visible from the road but only a short walk to reach it. It is beside the Pennine Way walk, half a mile from Keld, downstream from Wain Wath Force. Just below Keld the river descends into a narrow gorge just above Catrake Force.

The next waterfall downstream is Kisdon Force.

Miscellany

The name 'Catrake' is believed to be a Middle English word for 'waterfall' or cataract, from Latin "cataracta".[2] 'Force' is a commonplace word for waterfall found in the counties of northern England, derived from the Norse word Foss which means 'waterfall'.

Middle and Lower Steps of Catrake Force
Catrake Force Middle  
Catrake Force Lower  

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